Care and cleaning tips
Part
Cleaning Agents
Interior & Door
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Liners
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Door Gaskets
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Drawers & Bins
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Glass Shelves
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Toe Grille
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Exterior &
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Handles
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Exterior &
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Handles
(Stainless Steel
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Models Only)
Vacation and moving tips
Occasion
Short Vacations
Long Vacations
Moving
Tips and Precautions
Soap and water
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Use 2 (2) tablespoons of baking soda in 1 (1) quart of warm water.
Baking soda and
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Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning
water
around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Soap and water
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Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Soap and water
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Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
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Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
Soap and water
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Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm
Glass cleaner
water.
Mild liquid
sprays
Soap and water
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Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).
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Mild liquid
Vacuum both sides and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and
sprays
dry.
Vacuum
Soap and water
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Do not use commercial household cleaners containing ammonia,
bleach or alcohol to clean handles.
Non abrasive
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Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
glass cleaner
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Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
Soap and water
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Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless
steel.
Stainless steel
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Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy water
cleaners
and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.
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Use a non-abrasive stainless steel
purchased at most home improvement or major department stores.
Always follow manufacturer's instruction. Do not use household
cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.
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NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent scratching.
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Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid
detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Tips
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Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three (3) weeks or less.
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Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
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Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone a few
days.
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Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one (1) month or more.
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Turn the cooling system off (see "Controls" section for location of
disconnect power cord.
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Turn water supply valve to closed position.
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Clean interior thoroughly.
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Leave doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if necessary.
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Remove all food and ice.
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If using a handcart, load from the side.
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Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
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Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
Care and Cleaning
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